Influence of Lactobacillus reuteri, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and prebiotic inulin on dysbiotic dental biofilm composition ex vivo.

Background: Probiotic bacterial supplementation has shown promising results in the treatment of periodontitis and the maintenance of periodontal health. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the influence of Lactobacillus reuteri or Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis supplementation with and without prebiotic inulin on biofilm composition using an ex vivo biofilm model.

Implant site development requirements in an advanced dental education program: A series of 290 implants.

Purpose: Our purpose was to assess the frequency and impact of various site development procedures provided before, during, and after implant placement in an advanced dental education program.

Methods: We evaluated all implant cases completed by two residents in each of three consecutive periodontics residency classes. Dependent variables included implant failure, complication occurrence, presence of radiographic bone loss, and need for tissue augmentation.

Assessment of Perceptions of Cone-beam Computed Tomography and Endodontic Treatment in a Military Population.

Introduction: Cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging has had a significant impact in endodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Previous studies have investigated provider attitudes and the use of CBCT technology, but little is known about patients' perceptions of the use of CBCT imaging in endodontics. This study assessed the perceptions of patients within a military population regarding the application of CBCT imaging for endodontic treatment.

Fracture necrosis: A risk indicator for tooth loss.

Background And Overview: The term "fracture necrosis" has been used to describe the condition found in a minimally restored tooth without a history of trauma when the suspected etiology for the loss of pulpal vitality is a crown-originating fracture. Teeth with fracture necrosis have a poor prognosis, and, when accompanied by characteristic radiographic findings, extraction may be considered the primary treatment option.

Case Descriptions: Two adult men with crown-originating fractures and suspected fracture necrosis had localized periodontal bone and attachment loss associated with severe pain on mastication from mandibular second molars.

Heat Generation Changes with Electrically Heated Pluggers after Multiple Autoclave Cycles at Different Operating Temperatures.

Introduction: Electrically heated pluggers are the most commonly used instruments during warm obturation techniques. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sterilization and operating temperature settings on the heat generation of pluggers of various taper sizes.

Methods: Fifty pluggers were sterilized at 132°C for 25 minutes for a total of 150 cycles.